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Aug 3
The Rally Is The Real Deal
CSX delivered a terrific second quarter; although revenue decreased 12% due to freight volumes dropping, CSX still managed to crush analyst expectations of $0.44 with a $0.47 EPS. This beat, can be attributed to management,s operational efficiency efforts and reducing costs where the company could. CSX focused on what it could do in times of turmoil….
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Aug 2
West Virginia Scenic Rail Adventures.
Summer in West Virginia brings a kaleidoscope of color to the mountains. The “Mountain State”, known for its blazing autumn canvas, displays as much color and beauty all summer long. Crystal clear, bubbling streams cascade down the mountains, dropping over waterfalls of varying depths, to pools alive with native trout. Mountainsides shimmer…
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Jul 18
CSX: Finally In The Clear?
Railroads are fantastic businesses: their scale is hard to match, new companies can’t just build new railroads, trucking goods is almost 4x as expensive as shipping by rail, and they throw off a fantastic amount of free cash flow. Unfortunately, it is a cyclical business and earnings can fluctuate quite a good amount, especially when…
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May 30
On Memorial Day, remember that the fallen still serve us all.
This Monday, as on every Memorial Day, we’ll gather to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in defense of our country. We’ll remember the names and deeds of our fallen, who died to protect our democratic system and the liberties we hold dear. We’ll pay tribute to the fallen with parades, music, speeches,…
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May 18
2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup “Tribute to Labor” Event
Join the IAM and dozens of other labor unions in participating in the 2016 “Tribute to Labor” race day at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL on September 18, 2016. The one-day event, held each year in honor of labor unions, will be a part of the kick-off race in the Chase for the…
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